Odisha CM buys first ticket of Hockey World Cup 2023

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik receiving the first ticket of Hockey World Cup 2023 from Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik receiving the first ticket of Hockey World Cup 2023 from Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

 

Bhubaneswar

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday bought the first ticket of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 scheduled to be held in Odisha from January 13, 2023. He has paid Rs 500 for the ticket, officials said.
 
The Chief MInister tweeted.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey handed the ticket to Patnaik for the opening day matches to be played at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
 
The World Cup will be held from January 13 to 29 next year at the newly constructed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela and Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. 
While 16 teams will participate in the prestigious world tournament, 24 matches will be played in Bhubaneswar and another 20 in Rourkela.
 
The online sale of tickets for the Hockey World Cup will commence soon, the official said.